Here we find a representative man of the republican party of Indiana. holding office under the present Administration. striking out at once at the earliest possible moment for political advantages arising out of the transportation of negroes from the South to the North. If it is claimed that he spoke simply for himself alone. his testimony contradicts such a state ment. He testified that he had been in correspondence with Colonel Dudley. United States marshal of Indiana and others on this subject. He said that Colonel Dudley disclaimed the negro emigration into Indiana as a republican party measure. but hoped nevertheless the negroes would come. The following is the interesting colloquy which took place in committee between Mr. Mendenhall and the chairman in regard to the position of Colonel Dudley. the United States marshal for Indiana: Question.
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